Researchers say 30% of patients taking opioids experience adverse drug interactions

(American Osteopathic Association) A new article outlines common drug-drug interactions that alter how the body metabolizes certain opioids, causing decreased efficacy that ultimately can lead to misuse and overdose. The authors estimate that around 30 percent of patients experience such interactions; however, very few are detected and reported.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news